Block Island, R.I. – October 24, 1974

On the afternoon of October 24, 1974, a Cessna 180 seaplane was attempting to land at Block Island’s Old Harbor when the left wing dipped and caught the water causing the plane to capsize about 300 feet from shore. The lone pilot aboard was able to free himself from the submerged cockpit and was rescued a short time later by nearby boaters.